Kathy Selden Character Breakdown from Singin’ in the Rain

Overview

Character Name

Kathy Selden

Show

Singin’ in the Rain

Gender

Female

Playing Age

Young Adult, Adult

Role Size

Lead

Dancing

Dancer

Voice

Mezzo-Soprano

High Note

F5

Low Note

G3

Time & Place

Hollywood, California, 1927

Portrayals

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Other Characters From Singin’ in the Rain

Don Lockwood

Lead, Male, Baritone

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Miss Dinsmore

Supporting, Female, Spoken

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Cosmo Brown

Supporting, Male, Tenor

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Analysis

Early 20s to Early 30s. A talented young actress who hasn’t yet “made it,” Kathy is making ends meet by popping out of cakes at parties - that is, until she is discovered by Don Lockwood and becomes the new voice of Lina Lamont. Kathy is a triple threat: she acts and has